Suzuki Burgman 400 Review
"The sensible scooter that actually delivers on every promise."
Key Specs
Used Buyer Review
The Burgman 400 is one of those bikes that earns your respect quietly. It's not glamorous, but after a few thousand miles you realize Suzuki built something genuinely sorted here. The parallel-twin pulls cleanly from low revs, the CVT is smoother than most competitors, and that underseat storage swallows a full-face helmet without drama. Highway riding at 70mph feels planted and mature, not like you're wrestling a shopping cart. Buying used, check the CVT belt religiously — neglected ones shudder on takeoff and replacements aren't cheap. Front brake fade is a known gripe on older examples, so grab a fistful before you buy. Anything pre-2007 has quirky fuel injection mapping; stick to 2007 onwards if possible. The plastics scuff easily, so cosmetic damage is common but largely cosmetic — don't let it scare you off a mechanically sound example.
Pros
Cons
You crave sporty handling or light weight
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